Procurement Specialist

Tusker Construction Group; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusker, based in the Midwest with national reach, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate terms and pricing. You will coordinate with the sales team on quotes and manage daily purchasing for corporate orders.

Key responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, handling stock orders up to $25,000, addressing delivery issues, and participating in annual inventory counts while meeting department performance goals.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of purchasing experience.
• Experience in computer, A/V, and/or distribution industry helpful.
• Microsoft Office experience with Teams, Outlook and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Netsuite preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Developing a basic understanding of the products or services being purchased to make smart purchasing decisions
• Coordinate with the sales team to assist with quotes, support specific opportunities, and ensure alignment with pricing strategies for optimal results
• Identify cost savings opportunities by leveraging distributors and supplier’s up front rebates and deal registration
• Evaluate, approve, and place stock orders up to $25,000
• Annual Inventory – participate in annual inventory physical account preparation, count and variance activities

Skills

Vendor management

Pricing negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Netsuite

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Tusker began with a belief: technology should perform so people can. From our Midwestern roots to our nationwide reach, we’ve grown through partnership, precision, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way—every time. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist who will foster strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate terms and pricing, while coordinating with the sales team on quotes and pricing strategies. Key responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing stock orders up to $25,000, addressing supplier delivery issues, and handling daily purchasing for corporate orders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Developing a basic understanding of the products or services being purchased to make smart purchasing decisions
• Coordinate with the sales team to assist with quotes, support specific opportunities, and ensure alignment with pricing strategies for optimal results
• Identify cost savings opportunities by leveraging distributors and supplier’s up front rebates and deal registration
• Evaluate, approve, and place stock orders up to $25,000
• Responding to ETA requests received outside of working hours in Macedonia
• Address any issues with suppliers with delivery delays, or discrepancies in orders
• Daily purchasing of goods for our corporate sales orders
• Annual Inventory – participate in annual inventory physical account preparation, count and variance activities
• Meet performance standards of the department (goals & objectives).
• Responsibilities may include project-related work

Competencies and Skills

• Multitask and communicate with vendors on price, availability, and order status for Tusker's purchase orders
• Must be detail-oriented and embrace critical thinking abilities given our diverse business model with IT, AV, Managed Services & Labor along with dropships and warehousing inventory.
• Shows strong problem-solving skills by proactively identifying issues and implementing effective solutions

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• 2–3 years of purchasing experience
• Experience in the computer, A/V, and/or distribution industry is helpful
• Microsoft Office experience required with Teams, Outlook and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred
• Experience with Oracle Netsuite preferred but not required

Salary

Starting at $65,000/year

Tusker is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

We seek team members from all backgrounds to join our organization, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, unique, and best selves to work.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Tusker makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.